For 30-year-old Zac Thomas, becoming a farmer was a no-brainer. Ever since he was little, he knew it was what he wanted to do. “Farming is always something I’ve really enjoyed. Even after three years in the Air Force, I always had the goal to come back.” So, in 2017, that’s exactly what he […]
There were African owls and Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs at the Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show at the weekend. There were even Dorkings with five toes. A cacophony of sounds came from all corners of the Kennington Kennel Club as the owners of hundreds of birds arrived from all over
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has bolstered its New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) with the appointment of two new tutors, Rebecca Braddick and Emma O’Sullivan. This qualification is unique in New Zealand and offers a blended delivery programme accessible nati
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has bolstered its New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) with the appointment of two new tutors, Rebecca Braddick and Emma O’Sullivan. This qualification is unique in New Zealand and offers a blended delivery programme accessible nati
For 30-year-old Zac Thomas, becoming a farmer was a no-brainer. Ever since he was little, he knew it was what he wanted to do. “Farming is always something I’ve really enjoyed. Even after three years in the Air Force, I always had the goal to come back.” So, in 2017, that’s exactly what he […]
There were African owls and Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs at the Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show at the weekend. There were even Dorkings with five toes. A cacophony of sounds came from all corners of the Kennington Kennel Club as the owners of hundreds of birds arrived from all over
Federated Farmers have expressed strong support for the recent decision to review methane emission targets, viewing it as an essential step towards fairness for the farming community and beneficial for the New Zealand economy as a whole. “Federated Farmers see this review as an immensely positive de
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced its Q3 business update, revealing a profit after tax from continuing operations of NZ $1,013 million, marking a 2% increase. This equates to earnings of 61 cents per share, attributed to robust performance across the company’s product channels. CEO Miles
Farmer confidence in banks has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. A recent Federated Farmers survey of over 640 farmers revealed only 51 percent were satisfied with their banks, a significant drop from 80 percent in 2018. This marks a worrying
Farmers across New Zealand are welcoming a significant shift in agricultural and environmental regulations that promises to reduce the burdens of compliance and foster better land management. According to Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst, today’s regulatory changes signify the “
The New Zealand government has signaled a need for heightened efficiency and profitability from Landcorp, the state-owned farming entity, after a concerning drop in its financial performance. Minister Paul Goldsmith highlighted the issue following a recent meeting with Landcorp executives, noting th
